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York Regional Police Const. Greg Lubianetzky had his retina burned last year by a laser while in his police helicopter en route to a crime scene.

Over the past decade about 35 people have been charged with pointing lasers at York police’s helicopter. Despite all the public safety announcements about just how dangerous pointing lasers at aircraft can be for pilots, passengers

and the public — especially considering even temporary blindness can cause a crash — it’s happened once again. During the latest incident, a man in Vaughan See MISCHIEF, page 3.

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PC Greg Lubianetzky with the York Regional Police Air2 helicopter at Buttonville Airport in Markham. ‘There’s really a potential for disastrous consequences’ caused by those shining lasers in pilots’ eyes.

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Mischief-makers accused of putting lives at risk From page 1.

can be seen via infrared cameras pointing a gun with a laser attached, at the helicopter. A single laser beam can cause damage in a multitude of ways. It can damage eyes, as it did for Const. Lubianetzky and his pilot when they both stared directly at a laser being pointed at their helicopter. Emergency situations can also be caused when a single beam hits glass and refracts, multiplying into dark helicopter cockpits and blinding the pilot and passenger. “Either way, that’s bad news for the crew and bad news for the people below us,” said Const. Lubianetzky, who has been working with York police’s Air2 at Buttonville Airport for 12 years. “After all, we’re usually patrolling over highly populated areas, subdivisions.” On Sunday at about 1:30 a.m., on

Jenna Court, near Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Drive, police video shows the suspect point the gun multiple times before running away from his two friends, hopping a fence, throwing down the weapon and hiding in the woods. This is quickly followed by officers using police dogs and onboard camera information to locate the suspect and make the arrest. Nicholas Caranci, 19, from Vaughan, has been charged with a slew of offences, including mischief endangering life. According to the Canadian Forces, Caranci is a private who joined the military in February 2014 and last paraded with his unit, 32 Service Battalion, in June. Const. Lubianetzky said in the past those charged under these situations have avoided jail, instead being given conditional discharges and suspended sentences, in part because he believes neither the police nor the courts “put enough

importance” on the crime. To remedy this, he said the Air2 crew invited the federal Crown to the police hanger at Buttonville Airport to see the impact the trend is having on officers. “There’s really a potential for disastrous consequences — contact from that laser can result in blindness,” he added, noting lasers can also distract officers from their duty, which, in this case, was answering calls about a handgun. In 2011, a 10-year-old boy was caught shining a high powered laser into the helicopter’s cockpit. It’s not only police helicopters that face threats from lasers. In 2014, two WestJet pilots struggled through a landing at Ottawa’s international airport after they were hit by a green laser beam. York Regional Police introduced its air support unit in 2002 and has been operating out of Buttonville since late 2003. Some of the other charges faced

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y now I guess you are noticing the similarities between Canada’s federal election and the World Series pennant race in major league baseball. If not, let me fill you in. Both will play out over the next couple of months with the final contest in late October. Both feature teams that sport blue in their team colours and a maple leaf in their logo, that would desperately like to clinch it in the final, holding up the big trophy as the confetti rains down from above. Both have somewhat revamped lineups, although several core players are still there, with the same skipper they’ve had for a while. (Do you ever notice John Gibbons is always eating something? It’s as if the game is keeping him away from his dinner. Meanwhile, Stephen Harper is not a bad looking fellow, he just looks like a guy who would be more comfortable wearing a tie, but his advisors have hidden them.) In the case of the Jays, it’s pretty clear they are Canada’s team, bandwagon jumpers and all. The federal Conservatives would love to think of themBernie O’Neill selves as Canada’s team, but they have so many critics these days, as well as serious competition for our hearts from the NDP (picture them in orange and black) or Liberals (wearing red), it promises to be a close race right to the bitter end. Like baseball, every once in a while one of the political parties is forced to deal with a team member over some dumb posting on their Twitter account. Likewise, sometimes veterans get the start over newcomers trying to break into the lineup. Sometimes a candidate is thrown a knuckleball of a question and swings wildly, making a fool of him or herself. Some generate interest because of their choice of hairstyles or who it is they hang out with on their off time and not by their performance in the batter’s box (aka media scrum). Once the baseball season is said and done, I’m sure we will have been all quite well entertained, and maybe had our hearts broken. But I’m not sure the Jays becoming champs would have the same impact as what direction we go with our federal government. Alas, if only the federal parties could generate the same kind of interest in their battle for ballots that the Jays have been able to generate with their ballfield battle for wins. Perhaps they can pick up a few tips from baseball to get the fans pumped up: Each party could have a mascot: Conservative Carl, Liberal Larry, NDP Pete. They’d race around the field between debates and maybe trip each other. Imagine Thomas Mulcair Bobblehead Day. Free Liberal batting helmet to the first 20,000 voters. Conservative towel day (their haters would love for it to be a simple white “I surrender” style of towel, but I doubt they are giving up that easily). When a politician steps up to the microphone his party could flash his stats from when he was on student council at university, who his favourite politician was growing up, votes batted in. We could all get to know the players a little better. Although that’s been the knock on politics these days, that the more we know the players, the less we seem to like them, and the more the party they play for is left open to criticism. So parties appoint candidates rather than allow them to be chosen, and when it comes to talking to voters, candidates aren’t all that candid. Which is why people, on the day before voting day, are searching around for the name of the candidate in their riding, even though they’ve learned the Jays starting lineup by heart. Politics is one of those games where not everyone loves a winner.

Last week we did an East Coast ad. It was especially neat for me as I lived there for a number of years... and it was all fun! This week we’re going to the West Coast. I have had the good fortune to travel extensively and my first trip to the West Coast was when I thumbed my way out at 16, and that was an education in itself! To this day, I remember the friendliness of the Prairie folk, the expanse of sky, the monstrous and beautiful mountains, and that endless ocean! I have been back many times, whether for golf or just food and adventure, and we’ll share some of that food experience this week. Enjoy the trip!

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We’ll start with the Fish Chowder from the Salmon House, perched high on the hill facing Vancouver from the north. This is an iconic must-visit restaurant, if your time allows. Most of their meals start with this chowder, and it’s delicious. Ingredients are... sweet onions, West Coast salmon, some garlic, Yukon potatoes, white wine, carrots (new crop), celery and cream. It’s a hearty soup. Featured at /900ml (*It will be available beginning Friday)

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Sunday Brunch will be my Beef and Barley Soup, a choice of either our version of Bow Tie Pasta in Clam Sauce, Chicken Breast with Sundried Tomato Sauce or Beef, Beer and Onions, and Next, we’ll be making some of our these come with a choice of either rice Smoked Black Cod. This is a West Coast delicacy, smoked or mashed potatoes, tea or coffee with a or not, but ‘smoked’ brings out the great flavour of this fish. mini dessert. All for (Enjoy this on a rather plain biscuit (English Served from ALL THESE Style) or cut and mixed into a salad or a pasta.) OFF noon till 2 p.m. ITEMS ARE Reg: $7.99/100g Featured at Next up, we’ll be making our Wild Rice Citrus Salad. In truth, there is some white rice mixed with the wild, pecans, orange zest and snipped green onions. Reg: $1.89/100g Featured at

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Pipelines important to our economy I find it very disturbing the NDP and the Liberals do not understand the importance of extending our pipelines to the refineries. It is very important to our economy that we become self sufficient in energy and we have the opportunity to do just that. By keeping our refineries going with oil from our own resources, we will create thousands of jobs and eliminate the need to import “dirty” oil from the Middle East. As well, we would increase our exports to the United States and the result would be that we would lower our imports imbalance, as well as eliminate the possible disaster of an oil spill created by the many ocean-going ships that are carrying this oil to our refineries. The oil we have in Canada is cleaner than the oil we import. Faced with the current price of oil and the loss of many jobs in Alberta, we can hardly afford to miss this opportunity. Let us not forget, the current low price is a deliberate attempt by the OPEC countries to force us to give up on our own resources and be dependent on them for our energy needs. They will surely raise their prices as soon as our industry collapses.

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Three moving ways to reduce your hydro bill Want to know how to reduce your monthly hydro bill by at least 70 per cent without any conservation measures? Just follow these simple instructions: 1. Move to Quebec! Based on a monthly use of 1,000 kw the average bill for an Ontario resident is $226.03. In Quebec for the same number of kilowatts the average bill is $67.89. That’s 70% lower than Ontario. Don’t speak French? Then go to option No. 2. 2. Move to British Columbia: Maybe British Columbia will be more suitable, as English is spoken there. The average monthly hydro bill for 1000 kw is $89.12 — that’s 61% lower than Ontario. Don’t want to move so far? Go to option 3.

and wildlife. Open poison bait traps should be removed during the day and put back out in the evening. Rats are also smart and some are immune to store purchased poisons, so patience is needed. Wishing you all a rat free fall.

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Don’t show your bias with anti-Conservative headlines Re: Conservative incumbent fears NDP most, Aug. 6. If you read the story under the above headline, there is no mention of fear on the part of Paul Calandra regarding the coming election. All he says is it may be close. I realize that your newspaper is against the Conservative Party and Stephen Harper, but let’s not overdo your anti-Conservative slant.

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3. Move to Manitoba How about Manitoba? English spoken there and the average hydro bill for 1000 kw is $81.09 — 64% lower than Ontario. This huge price disparity is due to badly mismanaged and misguided energy policies of the current provincial government, that wants to be known and remembered as the GREEN Government and feel good about themselves, all the while rewarding their friends and foreign investors with your money. And this is only the beginning, as the provincial government has stated on record that there are lots more rate hikes to come! These high energy costs are one of the main reasons that industry can’t compete and good paying jobs have left and are still leaving Ontario. So just remember this when Kathleen Wynne and her band of merry bandits come calling soon and want you to elect her federal Liberal “partner” in your riding.... so that she can launch her proposed new Ontario Pension Plan....sucking more $$$$s from your paycheque and raising prices at the cash register, when, surprise surprise, employer extra costs are passed down the chain to you, the consumer... Just tell them to buzz off!!

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Gnawing feeling we need to fight back against rats

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I would like to let my neighbours in the Markham Eastwood-LarkinTillman area know that a number of us are seeing rats on our properties. This is unusual. Longtime residents have not seen rats in the neighbourhood before. Rats are nocturnal, and are mostly out from early evening to morning, though they have been seen during the day. The city and public health cannot do anything, since this problem involves private property. I believe we should all try and work together to try and reduce the problem before the cooler weather comes and the rats look for warmer homes like houses, garages and sheds. There are a number of web resources online to advise you on making your property less attractive and killing rats such as at healthycanadians.gc.ca. This includes removing any food sources such as seeds and garbage from open areas. Rats can climb and jump so check exteriors including the roof and seal any potential openings. In addition, you can purchase poison bait and rat traps. Please be considerate of other pets

So I’ve been picking up my own mail for the past few months and I can honestly say, in the words of my nephews, “It Sucks Donkeys!” The bright side is, I have met more neighbours in the past three months than I have in last seven years! I do have one suggestion. May we be issued a big, rectangular green magnet that the mail delivery person can put on the front of our box to signify that we have mail? I hate walking a block and a half only to find my mail box is empty, especially in the rain! Once we pick up our mail, we remove the magnet and put it back in our box. The next time mail guy/gal makes a delivery, he can place the magnet on the front of our box signifying, “YOU’VE GOT MAIL!” This is only my idea. Any other suggestions, like the equivalent of that flag that flips up in rural mail boxes would be appreciated. Can we have something, anything, that will tell us that we have mail… or not? Please?

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Drab Thornhill bridge now boasts colourful mural By Laura Finney

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Local art teacher and artist James Ruddle has transformed the CN Rail Bridge embankment on Henderson Avenue from a slab of dull, grey concrete into a colourful work of art. He, along with local high school students and alumni, painted a 6,000 square foot mural showing the transition of Thornhill from a natural to an urban landscape. “As an artist, this is probably one of my most exciting experiences,” said Ruddle during the celebrations in Thornhill last Thursday afternoon. “Having an opportunity to paint something of this monumental size is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Thornhill Councillor Valerie Burke said work for this project began a few years ago after she received complaints about the unpainted CN bridge. While they were not able to put the mural on the bridge, they were able to paint the walls on the side. “When you look at this, it was really like making lemonade out of a lemon,” she said. The painting, named Shifting Landscapes, begins with boldly coloured trees, rocks and sky that

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Artist James Ruddle (foreground) created this public artwork called Shifting Landscapes on a drab rail bridge at Henderson Avenue and Glen Cameron Road in Thornhill. With help from student artists Ben Baker (from left), Quin Ellul and Amy Wu, the dull backdrop is now a colourful depiction of Thornhill, from natural to urban. develops into an urban environment with a mix of natural elements. “When I was asked to make a design for this, I started to think about our country and what a wonderful blessing we all have to live in a nation where we have such vast

amounts of natural landscape,” said Ruddle. The mural begins under the bridge and wraps around the wall. The best place to view it is on the northeast corner of Henderson and Proctor avenues. The piece is designed to help

people reflect about the future, and how we urbanize southern Ontario, specifically the GTA, Ruddle explained. “In the past, we have done a lot of clear cutting and we have ruined a lot of the natural habitat we have. A lot of artists challenge the status quo,” he said. “How, in the future, are we going to treat our nation, how are we going to be respectful of our great natural habitat that we have here?” he questioned. Many dignitaries came to the celebration, including Mayor Frank Scarpitti, who noted it’s important to protect natural spaces as the community grows. “What I love about this particular installation is that that green is represented within the public art that, I think, is a reflection of what our community is all about — creating liveable neighbourhoods and public art is part of creating liveable neighbourhoods.” The painting incorporates a “Group of Seven” style along with modern graffiti art and features words such as “reflection,” “technology,” “revitalization,” “nature,” “J. E. H. MacDonald,” and “Markham,” that were added with the help of the student assistants.

“I’m so excited, because this is really an expression of the youth,” said Burke. “To think that our local youth have participated in this ... there are just so many positive outcomes with the fabulous mural.” “This colourful addition to the modem landscape has also helped the next generation of Markham artist develop their talent,” said Scarpitti. “Truly, it’s not every day that a young artist gets to create a work of art on this scale.” It took six days for the artists to finish the painting and Ruddle said the community was wonderful. “It’s a very, very welcoming neighbourhood,” he said, noting people often stopped to talk and some invited him for lunch. One man gave him a bag of tomatoes from his garden. This piece is the second phase of the Henderson Bridge transformation, and is one of a series of public artworks that the city has planned for the year.

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er up to the sporty GTI and the hubris-spitting R, the Sportwagon fills the niche for those wanting CUV like space but not at CUV prices. The Sportwagon replaces the outgoing Golf wagon and is slightly bigger, yet up to a full 137 lb lighter. Dimensionally, it is 1.1 inches longer at 179.6 inches, and 0.7 inches wider at 70.8 inches. Being 0.9 inches lower with a 2.2-inch longer wheelbase, styling is more aggressive thanks to the “cab backward” look as a result of the use of VW’s new flexible Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)

AUSTIN, TX: With the 2015 Sportwagon, the missing piece in the lineup of Volkswagen Golf models is complete. The 2015 Golf won just about every meaningful award in the auto industry from North American Car of the Year to the Canadian Automotive Jury Best of the Best. And when you look at Golf, it makes sense. From a basic three- or five-door Golf econo cruis-

architecture. While North Americans are rushing to buy compact and intermediate CUVs, this is still a very large market for a station wagon. The Sportwagon offers similar cargo space to a CUV but outwardly takes up less space in a garage or, more to the point, a single car driveway or underground condo parking space. The Sportwagon offers two engines, starting with a 1.8-litre TSI turbo direct injection four-cylinder (170 hp, 184 lb/ft or torque) introduced last year on the seventh generation Golf. It is equipped with

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Volvo breaks new ground with seven-passenger XC90 Unless I have a crowd to carry or load to haul, bulky rides like minivans and seven-passenger SUVs aren’t typically on my radar. So when Volvo announced they were unveiling the all-new XC90 in Stockholm last August, my excitement was directed largely toward the co-main event – a first drive of their potent, track-ready Polestar sedans and wagons. That being said, I was still pleasantly surprised when they took the wraps off the completely redesigned XC90. Not so much for the styling, which is handsome but not groundbreaking, but for new ideas they’ve brought to this segment.

Volvo has high expectations for a model that hasn’t seen any significant changes since launching in 2002. Other than a few minor facelifts along the way, the XC90 was getting long in the tooth. So nearly a year after the unveiling, I’m spending a week with a vehicle that’s been three years in the making – and part of a (US) $11 billion investment that includes retooling for Scalable Product Architecture, which debuts in the XC90 and will allow the company to cost-efficiently build multiple vehicles on the same platform. Ergo, the new design is significant not only in reviving a once popular SUV, but in heralding a brand

renewal. Expect an entirely new Volvo lineup to emerge over the next several years. Whether you’ve read my recent review on the V60 Cross Country, or have seen some current product, it’s clear Volvo’s traditional boxiness has finally relented to a few creases and curves. XC90 may not be the best example of this, starting with its big upright grille, but with the signature diagonal slash and new iron mark logo, flanked by narrow-cut headlights and “Thor’s Hammer” T-shaped LED running lights, it creates a bold first impression. Like a fist.

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The 2015 VW Golf Sportwagon is built on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture platform with a choice of gasoline or diesel turbocharged engines.

Sportwagon fills niche for CUVlike space without CUV prices Continued from page 17 9.5/6.6L/100 km city/highway and 9.6/6.7L/100 km for the automatic. The cars sold in Canada and the U.S. are identical except for the name. For some reason it is called the SportWagen in the U.S. and Sportwagon in Canada. In the U.S., the three trim levels are S, SE and SEL while in Canada it is Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Standard features include 5.8-inch touchscreen interface, heated front seats and automatic postcollision braking, which warns the driver of an impending crash. What we do get in Canada is a standard backup camera on all models where the base U.S. models comes without. Options are numerous and include the Fender Premium Audio System and Climatronic automatic air conditioning. Cargo space is generous at 30.5 cu ft behind the back seat and 66.5 cu ft with the seat folded. Another plus is the low loading height of the wagon. The back seat can carry three adults, no problem, thanks to 903 mm of legroom.

AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Compact station wagon DRIVE METHOD: front engine, front-wheel drive ENGINE: 1.8-litre TSI DOHC inline four-cylinder with turbocharger and intercooler (170 hp, 184 lb/ft of torque); five-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic; 2.0-litre turbo direct injection diesel (150 hp, 236 lb/ft), six-speed manual or optional six-speed dual-clutch automatic FUEL ECONOMY: 4(Regular) 1.8-litre TSI, manual 9.5/6.6L/100 km city/highway; automatic, 9.6/6.7L/100 km; 2.0-litre TDI, manual, 7.7/5.4L/100 km, automatic, 7.5/5.6L/100 km PRICE: 1.8-litre TSI manual/automatic, Trendline, $22,495/$23,895; Comfortline, $24,695/$26,095; Highline, $30,495/$31,895; 2.0-litre TDI, $24,995/$26,395; Comfortline, $26,995/$28,395; Highline, $32,795/$34,195 WEBSITE: www.vw.ca

During a monsoon-like rainstorm in Austin where the Golf Sportwagon launch was held, I drove both the diesel and gasoline versions, with the TDI feeling very strong thanks to that 236 lb/ft of torque and the advantage of the dual clutch autobox.

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There’s also a longer hood and high beltline, with sharpened shoulders, not to mention large wheel openings that accommodate up to 22-inch alloys – all forming a robust side profile. A prominent roof spoiler, big vertical taillights and pair of rectangular exhaust finishers nicely complete the rear view. But it’s under the skin where Volvo marches to the beat of its own drummer. For example, a dimpled chrome knob between the seats replaces the usual dash-mounted pushbutton start. Just twist to fire up the engine.

The third row has ample space for kids, adults over 170 cm may find it a bit tight. Which in my tester was the T6, starting at $60,700. Not a turbocharged inline six as you might expect from Volvos past, but a 2.0-litre four cylinder with both supercharger and turbo. This Drive-E powertrain delivers an impressive 320 hp and 295 lb/ ft of torque, along with rated fuel economy of 11.5/9.5/10.6 L/100km (city/hwy/comb). Not bad for a behemoth that tips the scales at well over two tons. Still more unorthodox is XC90’s second powertrain – the T8. Once again, its 2.0-litre four employs both supercharger and turbocharger, aided by an electric motor to thump out a whopping 407 hp and 472 lb/ft of torque. This plug-in hybrid can run on battery alone for up to 43 km, and will do the zero-100 km/h sprint in only 5.6 seconds. Not at the same time, of course. Both AWD powertrains are mated to an eightspeed Geartronic automatic with sequential shift, but the T8, which starts at $73,400, won’t be available until sometime this winter. For now I’m quite happy with the T6, which outmuscles its 3.2-litre sixcylinder predecessor by 80 hp and 59 lb/ft. So why would Volvo force-feed its new engine with two separate units? Consider that while the exhaust-driven turbocharger is spooling up to deliver its boost, the engine-driven supercharger is already at work. Plant the pedal, and the XC90 bolts off the line, accompanied by a delightful whine from the super-

charger. Power builds through the mid range as the turbo joins in, taking the T6 model from zero to 100 km/h in a still snappy 6.5 seconds. Of course, that’s in Dynamic mode, one of five drive options selected by clicking and rolling a uniquelystyled chrome cylinder that toggles between Eco, Comfort, Off Road, Dynamic and Individual. All are displayed on a 9.3-inch touchscreen that works like your tablet. Just swipe for adjacent screens where the apps are intuitively grouped – for example to the left where you’ll find most vehicle functions like safety aids, headlights, wipers and even an app that drops the large middle-row headrests to improve rear visibility. There’s also one for “driver performance,” which initially displayed a fuel-sucking 14.7 litres/100 km. That was mostly city driving – in Dynamic mode – so I switched to Eco and with a light pedal and more time on the highway, managed a respectable 10.2. The XC90’s centre console has a clean, minimalist look with its large tablet also taking care of navigation, audio, phone and climate – leaving only a thin strip of buttons and single knob below. Every model also gets leather seating, panoramic sunroof, four-zone automatic climate, and secondrow occupants enjoy individual settings for right and left passenger, and a set of touch-sensitive controls for the optional heated seats. The standard-equipped third row is ideal for kids – or at least one of them when separating a squabbling brother and sister – but they’re a bit squishy for adults much over five-foot-seven. Space behind is limited (279 litres), but drop the 50/50 back row and the 40/20/40 second row for a cavernous 2,427 litres. All seats fold flat. Other standard features include power tailgate; 19-inch alloy wheels; heated front seats with eightway power for both and memory for the driver; rainsensing wipers and a ten-speaker audio system. All that, and a pack of driver aids like pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, speed limit information, road edge barrier detection with auto steer, and park assist camera. With alternatives like BMW X5, Mercedes M-Class and Lexus RX, the XC90 has always faced stiff competition.

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DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, all-wheel-drive ENGINE: T6 powertrain, 2.0-litre four-cylinder with supercharger and turbocharger (320 hp and 295 lb/ ft of torque); T8 powertrain, 2.0-litre four-cylinder with supercharger, turbocharger and 80 hp electric motor (407 hp and 472 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: T6, 11.5/9.5/10.6 L/100 km (city/ hwy/comb) PRICE: T6 Momentum $60,700, T6 R-Design $65,200, T6 Inscription $66,800, T8 PHEV R-Design $73,400, WEBSITE: www.volvocars.com

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• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a 1 year casual part-time Pocket Feeder position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Pocket Feeder is responsible for feeding flyers into pockets of the Alphaliner machine.

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STORE MANAGER Busy Swimming pool and hot tub retailer looking for Store/ Office Manager. Start ASAP. 40-45 hours winter 50-55 hours summer. Full time. hardworking, flexible, multitasking and good with people a must.

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The Miller Group is a diversified Canadian company servicing North America. We provide both public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road rehabilitation, engineering construction, waste management and recycling services, transit operations, winter maintenance services, aggregate-based materials, cement and ready-mix concrete. Our Miller Waste divisions located in Pickering and Markham, Ontario are looking for full-time:

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Residential Waste Collection - DZ Drivers These are PERMANENT positions for residential curb side Blue Box, Green Bin and waste collection. If you have the ability to provide excellent service to residents, good communication skills as well as a clean drivers abstract we want to hear from you. Interested applicants are invited to forward your resume, CVOR and current driver’s abstract to: Human Resources, 8050 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N8 Fax: (905) 475-6396 Email: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Insurance Broker CSR, PL or Commercial, RIBO Licence req’d. J.D. Smith Insurance. Email resume to: jds@jdsmithinsurance.com or call 905-907-1416

Angus Glen Golf Club has immediate openings for the following positions: Greens Maintenance Workers, Servers, Bartenders, Dishwashers, Cooks & F&B Supervisor, General Maintenance Worker For further information and to apply please visit Angusglen.com/employment

LIVE IN/ OUT caregiver for elderly person in Markham area in Toronto, duties includes meal preparation, housekeeping and with driving skills, and can speak English and Tagalog. $13.05/hr. Contact 647-272-1244 annie.talosig@yahoo.ca or 403-619-5109 romeomedrano@yahoo.com

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• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

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RECE and Assistant Teachers for Supply and Before & After School positions required for Markham & Stouffville centres. Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required. Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. (SEI) manufactures and repairs AC and DC electrical motors, generators, and traction drive units for major rail and transit and industrial authorities throughout Canada and the United States. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

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ome people prefer the limelight while others like to operate behind the scenes. Murray Broad was one of the latter. The 82-year-old Broad passed away early this year leaving a void in the community. Born and bred on a farm in Mount Albert, Broad eventually moved to Holland Landing with his wife, Mae, where they raised their children, Ron and Susan. A trucker by day, Broad still had plenty of time to meet members from the community during his off time. “My dad always did stuff under the radar unbeknownst to anybody. He never did anything to draw attention to himself,” Ron said. “My dad was just one of those good people.” Whether it was trees growing out of control on a boulevard or garbage littering the local park, Ron said his dad would always lend a hand when nobody was watching. While his children spent many years playing at the pavilion in Anchor Park, it was later in life, during his retirement, that Murray went to the park daily. Broad and his German shepherd-black lab mix, Babe, were fixtures at the park. He would go to there every day to clean up

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papers, bottles and whatever else needed to be thrown away. The town even gave him a special garbage pick-up stick. Because he spent so much time at the park, people got to know Murray and his dog. “They all knew who Babe was,” Ron said. Murray would collect cans and put them in a homemade contraption that would shape the cans into a compact square for recycling. Anyone who knew Murray also knew about his extensive love for animals. If he wasn’t working, there was a good chance he would head to the lake with his rod. “There isn’t a stone in Lake Simcoe that he didn’t know about,” Ron said. An accomplished lake trout angler, Murray passed along his passion to his grandchildren who now fish the same waters he did. Aside from fishing, Murray loved horses and took care of Bob Armstrong’s horses for many years. “He was a bit of a horse whisperer,” Ron said. After dinner, Murray would love to go to the old Coffee Time at the four corners in Sharon and kibitz with locals. “They were rectifying all the world’s problems. In their minds, Holland Landing’s Murray Broad was always ready with a helping hand. He was a fixture at Holland Landing’s they had them all solved,” Ron Anchor Park, cleaning up papers, bottles and cans, which he compressed in a homemade contraption. said.

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